Multimedia Content Specialist for Teknovation

Job Description

Job Description

PYA is seeking a highly motivated, growth-minded individual to fill the role of Multimedia Content Specialist for Teknovation . The Specialist will support the production, distribution, and expansion of PYA’s publication, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and small businesses in East Tennessee.

This Specialist will work in a partnership with Teknovation’s editor and the PYA marketing and business development teams to identify and cover community business stories. They will also assist with the production of a newsletter that is issued three times / week and growth analytics tracking.

This Specialist also must have an interest in small business, technology, innovation, and scientific concepts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enterprise and produce multimedia news content that propels the mission of Teknovation forward through various media : video, photo, articles, and social media. Producing one to three unique feature stories each week (sample).
• Create a strong network of relationships with key community builders, business leaders, elected officials, and entrepreneurs across East Tennessee in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Johnson City, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Cookeville.
• Attend various community events as a representative of PYA and reporter for Teknovation.
• Keep track of community business events relevant to the Teknovation audience and update the website calendar accordingly.
• Design and send the 3x / week Teknovation newsletter to be compelling, informative, and aligned with PYA’s mission for the publication.
• Prepare regular analytics reports about newsletter performance, social media engagement, and online readership to inform decision-making. Work with PYA’s Marketing team and Teknovation’s editor to track and grow the Teknovation audience.
• Competency to assist with social media posting and content generation, when needed.
• If comfortable, be willing to help be a face for the brand on social platforms.
• Assist in video editing for feature stories and branded partnerships.
• Work hand-in-hand with Teknovation’s Editor, PYA CMO, and Marketing team to ensure quality standards are met and work products exceed expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

About teknovation :

Teknovation.biz was launched to spotlight and celebrate all things related to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in East Tennessee. The website is sponsored by PYA as a service to those interested in advancing the region’s economy through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Teknovation.biz is the place for East Tennesseans to share their successes, learn about the successes of others, and focus on long-term winning strategies. It creates awareness of our region’s assets and helps drive technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial job growth in Knoxville, TN and surrounding communities in the Southeast